Speaker Biographies
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Greg Wright
Founder & Managing Partner, Food People
Greg Wright is a respected executive coach, entrepreneur and talent strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping organisations build the leadership teams, cultures and capabilities that drive sustainable growth across the global food industry.
As Co-Founder of Food People, the MiddleEast's leading executive search and advisory firm specialising in food, beverage and hospitality, Greg has partnered with start-ups, family-owned businesses, private equity-backed companies and multinational organisations to identify, attract and develop exceptional leadership talent across the MiddleEast, Africa and Asia Pacific.
He is also the Co-Founder of Project People, a strategic advisory business that helps food and consumer brands accelerate growth, strengthen performance and unlock new opportunities.
An INSEAD-qualified executive coach, Greg combines deep expertise in executive search, talent strategy, leadership development and organisational effectiveness, with an extensive international network built over two decades in the industry.
He advises boards, founders and CEOs on leadership, alignment, succession planning, organisational design and culture transformation, helping businesses navigate growth, scale and change with confidence.
Greg is a founding investor and non-executive director across several businesses, bringing a practical operator and investor perspective to leadership and growth challenges. Widely recognised for his market insight and industry connectivity, he is a trusted advisor tomany of the sector's most influential leaders and a sought-after speaker at major industry events, where he shares perspectives ontalent, leadership and the future of food.